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Skagway students go big for climate change education
Skagway School is planning an international trip. In four years, high schoolers have the option to study global warming on the Marshall Islands. But it will take years of fundraising and educational preparation. Kent Fielding is Skagway’s high school English...
Skagway searches for a child care solution for its older littles
Skagway’s sole daycare provider now only serves up to age six. Parents of older children, still too young to be left home alone, are anxious about child care for the upcoming tourist season. Skagway’s Child Care Council says they’re working hard to find a solution for...
Skagway Police Department presents its numbers
The Skagway Police Department released last year’s statistics on their new website. KHNS sat down with the police chief to understand what the numbers mean, and why he thinks the department needs more officers. Statistics for the last three years are now posted...
Upper Lynn Canal gets notice of another possible power increase
Skagway and Haines saw a nearly 15% increase in their power bills in 2023. Now, the power company is asking for another increase under a subsidiary company. Skagway’s borough assembly is protesting the latest increase. Goat Lake Hydro, an offshoot of Alaska...
Journalist with environmental and financial background reports for duty in Haines
There’s a new face in Haines, and more importantly, a new voice. A grant helped bring a public radio reporter to town who will focus on local issues with statewide impact. When journalist Avery Ellfeldt applied to be an Alaska Desk reporter, she only applied...
In Southeast Alaska, travel for school activities can be a nightmare, but it’s worth it
Jaime Cabral is obsessed with getting students involved in activities. “My ultimate goal is to try and have 100% participation,” he said. “One day we’re going to get there. We’re close.” He’s the activities director for the Petersburg middle and high...
Visitors flock to Haines to view the new national bird
The bald eagle recently became the United States’ official national bird. It’s already a celebrated creature in Haines, which boasts the largest congregation of bald eagles in the world. KHNS spoke with visitors from across the country and the globe who travelled...
KHNS’ most viewed stories of 2024
As we bid goodbye to 2024, here’s a review of some of this year’s most viewed stories. They include Skagway’s Pius X federal designation, the Quick Shop fire, the Red Onion sale and an interview with former writer laureate Heather Lende. Skagway’s Pius X...
‘Grandma’ and ‘Grandpa’ retire from home daycare after three decades
A Skagway couple is retiring after providing in-home daycare for 35 years. They potty-trained a large portion of the community, and taught many of the residents how to ride a bike. KHNS spoke to the providers about what they’ll miss, and how they’ll spend their free...
Skagway community land trust discussion builds momentum
Skagway continues to investigate if a community land trust could help alleviate the valley’s housing shortage. A land trust expert addressed the assembly in a committee of the whole on Dec. 18. Michael Brown from Burlington Associates helped set up the Sitka...
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